It's not like there were better options out there.

Gustavsson, C. Mason, even those options weren't your ideal situations. Brodeur was the best goalie to hit the UFA market. Hedberg was arguably the best back-up as well.
- _Zippy_

True, the goalie market was very weak this offseason. Still, if the best you can do is get league-average goaltending, is it wise to get the guys who are 39 and 40 and sign them for two years?

To be clear, I'm not claiming to know the answer to that question. There are no easy answers. But it's easy to see the risk and potential consequences of that decision.

At least Marty will be pushing some of his records even higher.

At least Marty will be pushing some of his records even higher.
- zach parise9

The craziest thing is Brodeur missed a season in his prime and half a season when he was young. Right now, he could have like 710 wins.

Devils have 11 forwards, 6 defensemen, and 2 goalies.

We are now at 50.8 million. So we only need 3.2 to reach the floor.

Fayne will be between 2-2.5 million. Even without ZP, we will reach the floor without signing anyone elsewhere....

Didn't Detroit have Hasek and Osgood on the same team. They we're pretty old too.. even if Hasek is a freak of nature ha.

I think we'll be ok. I think it'll be 70/30 Brodeur this year and 60/40 Marty the following. Its hard to imagine either of them playing that long to be honest.. they showed their age at times this past season. I know the kids aren't ready, and 2 years should be the perfect amount of time for them to mature.
This is also good because next season, Zidlicky, Elias, Zajac, Zubrus and Clarkson are ALL UFAs. Now we have 2 less players to worry about going into the offseason next year.
I'd like to see Elias back for 2 years/8mil. Zubrus 2 years/6mil, Zajac 6 years/25mil. We'll see how Zidlicky does this year.. if he's good, the price will be high and we may want to move on with our youth. It'll depend on how good Larsson is too.. and if Salvador is resigned.
Clarkson better have a 50 point season or he's done. Teams will overpay, and he's NOT a piece we need to overpay for.

@TheFourthPeriod

No confirmation on this yet, could be wrong, but I'm led to believe the Red Wings are out of the Parise race.

True, the goalie market was very weak this offseason. Still, if the best you can do is get league-average goaltending, is it wise to get the guys who are 39 and 40 and sign them for two years?

To be clear, I'm not claiming to know the answer to that question. There are no easy answers. But it's easy to see the risk and potential consequences of that decision.
- Sven22

For one year, I don't mind it. Those 2nd years I don't like. There was really no one skill wise that was better. Montoya, there was the potential to be good. After that, not really anyone. But 2 years from now, let's hope those yound defensmen are ready.

As for the age, I really don't think it will effect moose in his backup role. He was 17-7-2, and when Marty has gone down, he's been more than capable being a solid option for a few consecutive games.

Didn't Detroit have Hasek and Osgood on the same team. They we're pretty old too.. even if Hasek is a freak of nature ha.

I think we'll be ok. I think it'll be 70/30 Brodeur this year and 60/40 Marty the following. Its hard to imagine either of them playing that long to be honest.. they showed their age at times this past season. I know the kids aren't ready, and 2 years should be the perfect amount of time for them to mature.
This is also good because next season, Zidlicky, Elias, Zajac, Zubrus and Clarkson are ALL UFAs. Now we have 2 less players to worry about going into the offseason next year.
I'd like to see Elias back for 2 years/8mil. Zubrus 2 years/6mil, Zajac 6 years/25mil. We'll see how Zidlicky does this year.. if he's good, the price will be high and we may want to move on with our youth. It'll depend on how good Larsson is too.. and if Salvador is resigned.
Clarkson better have a 50 point season or he's done. Teams will overpay, and he's NOT a piece we need to overpay for.
- MartysBetter88

Good point about all the UFAs. But I don't think we need to worry about Patty or Clarkie hitting the UFA market. Patty is a lifer and Clarkie has already expressed his loyalty to the team, saying he can't imagine playing anywhere else and he wants to spend his career in Jersey.

Good point about all the UFAs. But I don't think we need to worry about Patty or Clarkie hitting the UFA market. Patty is a lifer and Clarkie has already expressed his loyalty to the team, saying he can't imagine playing anywhere else and he wants to spend his career in Jersey.
- rmdevil313

I'm more concerned about Zajac than anyone really. I agree Elias and Clarkson will stay, but Zajac is going to get some nice offers.. especially if he has a good year. Hoping for 60-70 points from him this year.. high hopes, we'll see.

I'm more concerned about Zajac than anyone really. I agree Elias and Clarkson will stay, but Zajac is going to get some nice offers.. especially if he has a good year. Hoping for 60-70 points from him this year.. high hopes, we'll see.
- MartysBetter88

If Parise stays, I'm confident Zajac stays. If Zach leaves, I wouldn't give up on Zajac, but I'd be a little more skeptical.

If Parise stays, I'm confident Zajac stays. If Zach leaves, I wouldn't give up on Zajac, but I'd be a little more skeptical.
- rmdevil313

You never know, he might want to go back to Winnipeg and play with all his friends

You never know, he might want to go back to Winnipeg and play with all his friends
- bobert836

i thought parise was best friends with stafford and yet buffalo isnt in the running

i thought parise was best friends with stafford and yet buffalo isnt in the running
- dmarsden2988

Or so you think

Or so you think
- bobert836

it must be hard having 29 best friends and not 1 single friend in nj, he is a goner

parise has apparently made his decision, we should find out shortly

parise has apparently made his decision, we should find out shortly
- dmarsden2988

pitt.

pitt.
- MartysBetter88

Don't let all the fake twitter accounts sway you.

Don't let all the fake twitter accounts sway you.
- MrToast

no kidding. apparently its no decision and he has no deadline but he's getting closer and NJ is still in the mix.

no kidding. apparently its no decision and he has no deadline but he's getting closer and NJ is still in the mix.
- MartysBetter88

There are tons of people who aren't concerned with getting information right and would rather have it go out as fast as possible. Read with a filter on.